karaktereigenschappen
Syllables
ka-rak-te-rei-gen-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑrɑktəˈrɛiɣə(n)ʃəpən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
karakter + eigenschap + pen
The word 'karaktereigenschappen' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'karakter-', the root 'eigenschap-', and the plural suffix '-pen'. The pronunciation can vary slightly regionally, particularly regarding schwa reduction and the pronunciation of the 'g'.
Definitions
- 1
The inherent qualities, attributes, or characteristics that define a person, thing, or concept.
Character traits, characteristics, properties
“Haar karaktereigenschappen maakten haar een betrouwbare vriendin.”
“De karaktereigenschappen van het gebouw weerspiegelden de architectuur van die tijd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-eigenschappen'. The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rak — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable, often reduced vowel.. rei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, 'g' can be /ɣ/ or /x/.. schap — Closed syllable.. pen — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to begin a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Vowel Groupings
Diphthongs and vowel combinations are generally treated as a single syllable unit.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables can vary regionally.
- The 'g' in '-eigenschappen' can be pronounced as /ɣ/ or /x/ depending on the region and speaker.
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